A revised edition of this comprehensive introduction to early childhood within an Irish context, reflecting economic, legislative, demographic and social changes, which have occurred since the last edition.

New to this edition:
* Features a number of important policy developments of relevance, including:

- the establishment of the Office of Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (OMCYA) and the Early Years Education Policy Unit
- the development of Siolta- the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education by the Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education (CECDE)
-the developments on a National Framework for Early Learning by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

* Provides practical examples with suggested applications of theory to achieve best practice and positive learning outcomes for children
* Facilitates student learning in an accessible way through review questions at the end of each chapter

SUITABLE FOR: Early Childhood Education courses at certificate, diploma and degree level FETAC courses in Childcare Level 6 Education courses